Art, patterns and techniques
Reader Elizabeth Lay tipped us off to a new needlepoint company, Orlean Fine Tapestry. She says,
… Read More ...A new needlpoint company that features fine artists as designers, creates a historic line for the Victoria and Albert Museum, London and has
Nikki of Nikki, In Stitches blog has a brilliant idea for adding well-formed embroidered text to a project quickly. She says,
… Read More ...My embroidery tip is either a testament to how crafty I am, or an example of how completely lazy
Here’s some exciting news from Janet Granger:
… Read More ...The January Sale on my website for miniature needlepoint is now on! This is where you can stock up on needlepoint kits and charts for all your mini-stitching projects, to keep you
Emily of On Awesome Avenue added embroidery to a favorite (but unworn) graphic t-shirt, then made it into a snuggly pillow. Find out more from her blog post.… Read More ...
You may have noticed that the closer we get to the end of the year, the sparser my posts have become. I’m completely in awe of the many crafters who have managed to post more during this busy season! I … Read More ...
Here’s my last roundup of Christmas designs for 2009. Enjoy!
We’ve chosen the best hand-embroidery patterns for you to attempt this week! We offer something for everyone, whether you’re a novice or a seasoned veteran. Our free cross-stitch patterns range … Read More ...
Robin Atkins of Beadlust has posted some of her favorite entries from last year’s Bead Journal Project. Truly, they just take my breath away. Go feast your eyes.… Read More ...
Janet Stauffacher of Nostalgic NeedleART is sharing a crazy-quilt block that will help you ring in the new year right! The block features one of her favorite antique postcard images. Janet says,
… Read More ...Print this block directly onto computer printer fabric
This gorgeous seam treatment by SharonB of Pin Tangle reminds me of an undersea garden. Sharon says,
… Read More ...This is seam first covered with braid. On the bottom edge of the braid I worked two rows of herringbone in bunka thread.
Di van Neikerk of Crafts Unlimited has a lovely seasonal gift for all of us. This beautiful Christmas greeting is free to download. Print it on fabric and embroider with threads, ribbons, and beads for a special home decoration or … Read More ...
Orna Willis of Ornaments is having another great giveaway. This time, the prize is six 3″x4″ pieces of UltraSuede® — the perfect backing for little needlepoint brooches and ornaments. Better yet, Orna says,
… Read More ...For every 30 comments I’ll add another
Lynn B of Happiness is Cross-stitching shares her secret for creating perfect fringe on an evenweave embroidery project. So pretty! See the tute.… Read More ...
A bit of felt, a hoop, a few stitches and buttons, and voila! A Christmas decoration or gift that any youngster can be proud to have created. See the tute on scrumdillydilly blog.
Looking for more Christmas Embroidery Patterns? … Read More ...
